Nick Johns-Wickberg

Nick Johns-Wickberg is the editor of AIRAH’s Ecolibrium and HVAC&R News magazines.

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December 1, 2023

Industry leaders celebrated at gala dinner

The winners of the AIRAH Awards 2023 were announced at a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday, November 30 in Sydney. More than 250 members of Australia’s HVAC&R community gathered on AIRAH’s night of nights to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies within the sector. The annual awards gala is one of the […]

November 30, 2023

Peak bodies bring decarbonising message to COP28

News

A group of 18 peak bodies from the HVAC&R and sustainable construction industries around the world has written an open letter to government representatives attending the COP28 summit in Dubai from November 30 to December 12. The letter urges governments to consider the significant carbon impact of the global building industry and the need to […]

November 27, 2023

Panasonic partners with Reclaim Energy to launch CO2 hot water heat pump

Business

Panasonic Australia and Reclaim Energy have announced a partnership to launch a CO2 hot water heat pump solution

November 24, 2023

SuperCool announces accreditation of Queensland testing facility

Business

Gold Coast-based SuperTest has been accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard by the globally recognised testing body NATA.

November 23, 2023

AIRAH Awards 2023: the Institute’s night of nights

Events and conferences

Thursday November 30 will see the who’s who of HVAC&R head to the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to celebrate excellence in the industry. The awards recognise 2023’s high achievers, stand-out projects, and ground-breaking research. The black-tie gala dinner is an opportunity for attendees to meet with other industry professionals, become familiar with the latest developments […]

November 21, 2023

Public v private: the great trade training debate

News Regulations

November has been a busy month for skills training in Australia. The federal and Victorian governments combined to announce funding for up to 62,800 new fee-free TAFE positions in Victoria – with the construction industry highlighted as a major area of need. Meanwhile, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) released a report suggesting […]

November 15, 2023

Embraco aims to double sales with sustainability focus

Business

Refrigeration supplier Embraco has announced a bold plan to double its net sales by 2027, with the brand shifting its focus towards sustainability and interconnectivity. The move will see the company – a subsidiary of Brazilian-owned Nidec Global Appliance – change its approach to both product development and branding, with Embraco hoping that highlighting its […]